Paleontology courses can help you learn fossil identification, geological mapping, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and the use of scientific methods to interpret findings. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping fossil sites, 3D modeling for reconstructing ancient organisms, and lab equipment for analyzing samples, all of which enhance your understanding of past ecosystems and the processes that shaped them.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Graph Theory, Taxonomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Art History, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Oncology, Hematology, Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Writing, Timelines, Economics, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Biology, 3D Assets, Anthropology, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Ancient History, Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Culture, Research, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Thermal Management, Calculus, Mechanics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Laboratory Experience, Materials science, Hazard Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months